Episode 41 - USTR Port Fees Take Effect – What Happens Next?
Update: 2025-10-08
Description
This week, the U.S. begins enforcing port fees on Chinese-built, flagged, or operated vessels under new Section 301 tariff measures.
These fees are assessed against the operator listed on the vessel’s COFR — a fact with far-reaching implications for shipowners, managers, and charterers.
In our latest Client Advisory and Podcast (Episode 41), we explain:
- Who’s now liable for these fees
- The risks of a cosmetic “operator” name change
- Contractual and operational steps to take immediately
- New guidance from CBP, USTR, and legal commentators
- What to watch for from Beijing in response
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